Aldebaran NAO 6vsUBTECH walker C
Aldebaran NAO 6 leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
NAO 6
3 wins
walker C
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 82Deployment readiness68
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 82Price accessibility66
- 75ROI clarity52
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 35Labor replacement45
- Not applicable (tabletop robot; designed for gesture and interaction, not object carrying)Payload5 kg per arm
- 0.6 km/h walking speedSpeedUp to 6 km/h walking/jogging
- 60 minutes active use, up to 90 minutes normal use; 90-minute recharge cycleBatteryUp to 4 hours on standby; 2 hours walking, 4 hours standing per charge
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 88Environment fit75
- 71Future potential72
- 311 × 275 × 574 mm (W × D × H)FootprintApproximately 1630 mm height
NAO 6 · Best for
Special education classrooms for autism spectrum support—NAO's predictable, patient interactions help students practice social skills in low-anxiety settings.
walker C · Best for
International expo pavilions (live deployment at Expo 2025 Osaka as China Pavilion tour guide)
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose NAO 6. If the goal is to be ready when walker C's capabilities mature, track it.

